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Yes. If this did not happen we would not have volcanic islands.

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Why do some volcanoes erupt in under water?

because they were formed under the sea so when they erupt the can form tsunamis


How can volcanoes errupt under water?

Volcanoes can erupt underwater when magma rises to the surface through a weak spot in the Earth's crust on the ocean floor, known as a mid-ocean ridge or a hotspot. When the magma reaches the cold ocean water, it can cause the water to heat up rapidly, leading to explosive eruptions and the formation of underwater volcanoes.


Are all volcanoes destructive?

Volcanoes are only destructive to people and property when they erupt. Volcanoes can lie dormant for decades before they erupt. The Hawaiian Islands were all formed from eruptions of volcanoes in the ocean.


Do volcanoes erupt for the same reasons?

Yes, all volcanoes erupt because the magma underneath or in the volcano is under pressure, which forces the magma to the surface, where there is less pressure. However, volcanoes form in different places.


How do underwater volcanoes erupted?

they erupt just like they do above water


Do tsunamis erupt?

No. Volcanoes erupt.


How many volcanoes erupt yearly?

About 60 volcanoes erupt each year.


How many volcanoes can erupt at once?

An unlimited amount of volcanoes can erupt at once


Do volcanoes erupt at the end of the year?

Volcanoes can erupt at any time of year.


What climates do volcanoes need to be in to erupt?

Volcanoes can erupt in any climate. Climate does not affect a volcano's ability to erupt.


Can a volcano erupt under water?

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Are geysers volcanoes?

No, geysers send up fountain like jets of water and steam. Volcanoes erupt lava.